Principal Architect - Data Centres

Overview As Principal Architect at AECOM you will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts for large-scale data centre and infrastructure projects. You'll work with cross-functional teams across Europe, shaping design information across all RIBA stages and ensuring quality, governance and timely delivery.

The role blends technical design excellence with design management, digital methods, and client collaboration. You'll contribute to a culture of innovation and deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes for clients and communities.

Pay / Benefits hybrid work options competitive compensation and well-being programs global opportunities within a Fortune 500 firm access to industry-leading technology and digital thinking transformational work with big impact inclusive, safe workplace culture Responsibilities Lead design within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate outputs across architectural and engineering disciplines Ensure governance during bid and delivery stages and present proposals to clients Oversee design information production for new builds, refurbishments, and upgrades Review and approve drawings; liaise with design and drafting teams across disciplines Deliver design packages of moderate to high complexity and prepare supporting reports/data Mentor less experienced team members and lead design verification activities Support fee proposals, bids, and resource planning Promote compliance with codes, permits, and discipline standards Key requirements Fully Qualified Architect (ARB Registered) Experience on large multi-disciplinary design projects, infrastructure preferred Knowledge of UK Building Systems, Standards and Regulations IT literate with CAD software and Microsoft Office suite Ability to manage busy workloads and deadlines Clear work history with ongoing professional development Willingness to work across UK/Ireland/Europe travel RIBA Part 2 or Part 3 (preferred) or equivalent qualifications stakeholder communication team leadership mentoring CAD software CDE platforms for document control and coordination Adobe PDF markup

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